The 9 Puerto Maldonado Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Tambopata Peruvian Amazon Jungle for Three Days/Two Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 329 reviews · 3 days · from $350Our pick

Start in Puerto Maldonado with lunch, then zipline from a 35-meter tower and boat into Tambopata National Reserve. Over two nights, guides such as Ivan, Samuel, Saay, and Alan lead hikes, Lake Sandoval canoe trips, night walks, and wildlife searches before a final clay-lick visit.

“We had a splendid time during this tour! Our guide Miguel was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We felt very much like being in good hands. We saw many monkeys, birds, butterflies, even sloths, etc. After we left we had the feeling we had done every activity that you can do in the area. Our favourite part was the trip to Sandoval Lake where we saw also a cayman, monkeys and many many bird species. The lodge was great. Breakfast, lunch and dinner as well. They were also flexible with the food. We had forgotten to mention that one of us doesn’t eat any fish. They gave us some vegetarian food…”

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2.4-Day Tambopata Rainforest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 213 reviews · 4 days · from $424

Spend three nights at Green House Tambopata, a simple jungle house on the Tambopata River. Guides Sergio, Mirko, and their team lead night walks, river cruises, Sandoval Lake outings, piranha fishing, a Machigenga community visit, and an early clay lick trip. Expect excellent wildlife viewing, tasty meals, and basic rooms with cold showers.

“What can I say... I didn't know what to fully expect as I'd reviewed many different Rainforest Tour Company's for this holiday... some were multiple times more expensive. On leaving the Tour, I can honestly say I had an absolutely fantastic time and so glad I chose this option (regardless of the price). The vibe is super chilled and everyone is like a big friendly family... including the on site macows and dogs. Although it's somewhat relaxed, everything is well organised with clear itinerary and start times, transport is spot on, accomodation is great, food is home cooked and tasty. Furthermore, the tour guide is a total legend (Sergio) and…”

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3.Sandoval Lake 4-Day, 3-Night Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · 4 days · from $300

Spend four days and three nights at Monte Amazonico Lodge near Puerto Maldonado. You will explore Monkey Island and Sandoval Lake, search for caimans, walk the forest at night, cross canopy bridges, zip-line above the trees, kayak, and fish with a bilingual guide in a group of up to 10.

“Great food, lovely team and guides. They taught us so much. Remember long sleeves and repellent.”

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4.4 Day Tambopata Amazon Wildlife & Canopy Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $585

Spend four days near Puerto Maldonado with a bilingual guide and a group of up to eight. Cruise the Madre de Dios River, visit Sandoval Lake and a parrot clay lick, fish for piranhas, search for caimans, meet an Indigenous family, and sleep in a basic jungle lodge.

“I only gave a 4 star rating for a couple of reasons. They forgot to pick us up at the airport but Rose made up for it by making sure we got to the lodge comfortably. She was great. The lodge and bungalows were somewhat rundown but the staff was amazing. Our tour guide (Jhonatan) was the best. He spotted many of the animals and birds that others never saw. It was an unforgettable experience!”

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5.4 Day Tambopata Jungle Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $360Top rated

Spend four days at Paradise Amazon Ecolodge with a local guide such as Borris, Saay, Santo, or José Luis. The program combines Lake Sandoval, Monkey Island, canopy walks, zip lining, kayaking, fishing, clay licks, and two night outings. Expect generous meals, limited electricity, no dependable internet, and a true jungle setting.

“We had an amazing time at the Paradise lodge with our local tour guide from Puerto Maldonado, Borris. He made the trip extra special for us with his patience, care and knowledge of the jungle, the experience was so much more than we imagined. All of the activities/ trips was great, the lodge was so clean and with lots of friendly staff, we was super looked after there. We had lovely food everyday where they served us big portions daily to keep us fuelled. Thank you to all the team at Paradise. From the office staff, to everyone at the lodge, and our tour guide Borris :) we highly recommended…”

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6.Eco Jungle 3 Days – 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $240

Spend two nights at an Amazon eco-lodge near Puerto Maldonado, reached by boat through the Madre de Dios area. Walk rainforest trails, visit Monkey Island and Sandoval Lake, search for caimans, and cross a high canopy walkway. Guides such as Fernando, Ronal, Elar, and Luis may lead the outings.

“It’s quite an adventure! Well organised and well looked after. Tito was a lovely guide, who has lived an interesting life. The activities have you feeding monkeys, swinging through the rainforest and seeing lots of different creatures. Be prepared for mosquitos, spiders and more. The food was ok and the accomodation was clean but not the most comfortable.”

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7.Canopy Tower, Zipline, Kayak, and Monkey Island …

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $62

Spend eight hours near Puerto Maldonado hiking to a 35-meter Canopy Tower, crossing bridges, riding two 190-meter ziplines, kayaking the Madre de Dios River, and visiting Monkey Island. English- and Spanish-speaking guides lead the day, with lunch and safety gear included.

“In de oxhten ga je de zipline met de bruggen waar je overheen moet lopen doen dit was leuk vond ik (aanrader als je iets van een tas of kleren bij hebt laat die op het begin liggen want je komt daar teug voor de lunch) Voordat je naar het apen eiland gaat heb je eerst 2,5 uur pauze omdat je zo vroeg klaar bent met de zipline. Naar het apen eiland vaar je 30 min heen om vervolgens 15 min op het eiland te zijn en niet eens gerantie hebt om een aap te voeren want er zijn er niet veel. Er komen op het apen eiland ook heel…”

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8.Amazonian Adventure 3 Days: Exploring the Jungle from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $429

Travel from Cusco into Manu’s cloud forest and rainforest with an English or Spanish speaking guide, including Louis when available. Visit Paucartambo, Guadalupe Lodge, Machuhuasi Oxbow Lake, river channels, caves, and a palm forest. Expect early starts, boat rides, night walks, and basic jungle lodging.

“The tour was a lot of fun! It was challenging but not overwhelming and the guide was very nice and knew a lot. In the evenings we also enjoyed sitting together and talking about all sorts of things. The lodge is beautifully situated and the rooms and beds were equipped with Miskito protection. The food was typical of the country and very tasty. This tour was one of our highlights here on our trip to Peru.”

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9.Capibara and caiman search on the Tambopata river

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · from $55Best value

Leave Puerto Maldonado at 3:30 pm for a guided Tambopata River cruise with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Watch the sunset, search for caimans and capybaras, and look for birds, bats, snakes, turtles, and dusky titi monkeys. Dry-season walks may include turtle-nest searches.

“Charlie, the owner was super nice, and even though I was alone and booked it last minute, he managed the organise the tour for me. Sergio was a wonderful guide, he shared a lot of information about the species we saw: besides capibaras and a cayman also quite a lot of birds and some dusky titi monkeys. Even if I don't count the animals, the wonderful sunset and the peaceful environment of the Tambopata river makes the tour worth it.”

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